AN AMERICAN GAME
SOCCERTOWN MEDIASome say that soccer is an American game. Okay, Tom McCabe and Kirk Rudell say that, and it might sound weird if you’re an American soccer fan, and you’ve spent your whole life defending your love for the game to people who say the US has no soccer history.
But: soccer was in New Jersey before it was in Brazil. The US had a pro league before Italy or Spain. We were the first country to register f... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 25 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | SportsHistorySoccer | |||
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After six weeks of mostly good, some bad, and a little ugly, the World Cup ended. And so our Added Time series heads to the locker room, but not before we tie up a few narrative threads, anger a few more Argentinian fans, and weigh in on the next USM... more
One step forward, one step back. That was the theme of the World Cup this week. As the tournament moved to its final rounds in the United States, it did what soccer does: reflect the larger American story.
Tom and Kirk step into the narrative, from ... more
Oof, this one stings. But every time Belgium closes a door, Tom and Kirk open a window. This week: we look at the 60-year history of US Soccer "shooting for the Moon" and put some respect on our soccernauts who may have fallen short, but they got us ... more
As the United States continues to climb a World Cup mountain that was too steep for smaller soccer nations like Germany and the Netherlands, Tom and Kirk re-cap the Bosnia-Herzegovina win; tip our hats to the Iranian team; and, as we celebrate our me... more
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Love this podcast as a soccer fan and as an historian. The hosts really do their research and bring their own unique personalities and humor to the storytelling. I find myself laughing out loud every episode and also leaving with new insight on the game I grew up playing. Well done.
Apple Podcasts5Mr. Heuisler
United States3 months ago - Great pod cast
What a great recounting of IS soccer history
Apple Podcasts513Yan13$United States9 months ago - USA…USA
And Tigers at #1 RPI… #what a country!
Apple Podcasts5Strikes and BallsUnited States10 months ago - “We are a soccer nation”
This is a must listen for any intelligent football (soccer) fan, from the compulsive to the casual. The hosts are knowledgeable and insightful. Share it with your English friends!
Apple Podcasts5PCA1970United States10 months ago - The best soccer history podcast out there
Period.
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This series tells long-form American soccer history through archival reporting, storytelling, and thoughtful interviews. Episodes explore immigrant roots, club development, and forgotten chapters that shaped the sport in the U.S.—from early leagues and cups to the rise of MLS and the women's game—often weaving in neighborhood lore, local histories, and personal stories to illuminate how the game became part of American identity. A standout feature is the blend of rigorous historical research with accessible narrative, led by two hosts with deep scholarly and storytelling backgrounds, who frequently bring in living legends and regional perspectives to ground national narratives. Listeners who enjoy thorough history told through engaging, cha... more
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Recent guests on AN AMERICAN GAME include:
1. Mark Cranston
2. Donald Wine
3. Monte Rodriguez
4. Frank McDonald
5. Tab Ramos
6. Tony Meola
7. John Harkes
8. Bob Bradley
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